Summary
- The real yield could rise above 0.50% for the first time since January 2016. If that trend holds, should you consider an investment?
- The inflation breakeven rate is currently 1.89%, which is reasonable but puts this TIPS in the neutral zone versus a nominal Treasury.
- How strong will the demand be at Thursday’s auction? Watch the yield trends this week before investing.
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
The AI response neglected to mention the tax implications of holding a 30 year TIPS in a taxable account compared…